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News Release from: Assembleon | Subject: Equipment at APEX 2003
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 20 January 2003
High-volume SMT processes demonstrated
at APEX
Innovation is the keyword at APEX 2003, where Assembleon will deliver a demonstration of the way high-volume electronics manufacturers will be acquiring SMT production capacity over the next decade.
Innovation is the keyword at APEX 2003, where Assembleon will deliver a demonstration of the way high-volume electronics manufacturers will be acquiring SMT production capacity over the next decade All will be revealed in a 3D vision experience - "The next dimension" - that the company describes as a must-see for any manufacturer looking for a head start in the race to market supremacy as the industry emerges from the downturn
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 4 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Features of the Fine Pitch Module include the broadest component range on the market - from ICs, through advanced packages to oddforms, patented Continuous Calibration for best-in-class 25 micron at 4 sigma placement accuracy, and state-of-the-art software solutions.
Commonality of feeders, set-up and utilities with the Multiflex, together with single-sided operation and a touchscreen user interface enhance ease of operation.
Assembleon will also be showing advanced feeder technology which boosts the capacity and performance of the FCM Multiflex.
An innovative Twin Tape Feeder sets a new standard in optimised, efficient and intelligent tape feeding.
The unique feeder design, based on Dual Tape Single Slot (DTSST) technology, enables the user to increase 8mm SMD tape component part numbers on the FCM Multiflex chipshooter by over 60% to 160.
The new feeder technology supports lean manufacturing by enabling users to fulfil their placement requirement with the highest output on the smallest footprint.
The availability of additional lanes allows the user to improve component balancing, even further reducing cycle times.
This advantage may also be exploited by users for whom the existing 96 slots seem sufficient for production.
Expanded feeder capacity provides opportunities for family setup, with faster changeovers adding to efficiency and cycle time benefits.
Integrated intelligence allows zero-error set-up, programmable index settings, lot traceability, internal diagnostics, empty-reel advanced warning and repair history, and is splice detection prepared.
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